Saudi Arabian Airlines
IATA: SV ICAO: SVA Callsign: SAUDIA Country: Saudi Arabia Utilization: 85% Active Modernity: Grade B (47.1% Next-Gen)
Saudi Arabian Airlines Key Facts
- As of 2026-09-17, 189 Saudi Arabian Airlines airframes were observed flying in the previous 30 days.
- 0 airframes were unobserved for 7 to 29 days, and 0 airframes are classified as stored or unobserved for 30 or more days.
- The observed average fleet age for Saudi Arabian Airlines is 11.2 years.
Active Airframes 189 Observed in last 30 days (85% utilization)
Fleet Financing Structure 100% Owned · 0% Leased 189 owned · 0 leased tails
Modernity & Carbon Rating Grade B (-12% Fuel) 47.1% Next-Gen (neo/MAX/A350/787)
Fleet Ownership & Lessor Financing Exposure
Analysis of institutional aircraft operating lessors financing Saudi Arabian Airlines's fleet portfolio.
Balance Sheet vs Leased Fleet Split
Financing Lessors with Portfolio Exposure
Fleet primarily financed via direct capital purchases and internal treasury facilities.
Fleet Age Distribution
Distribution of observed airframes by age bracket as of 2026-09-17.
| Age Bracket | Airframe Count |
|---|---|
| 0-4 yrs | 2 |
| 5-9 yrs | 5 |
| 10-14 yrs | 0 |
| 15-19 yrs | 0 |
| 20+ yrs | 0 |
Observed Fleet Locations
Global distribution of last-observed airport locations for Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft.
Observed Airframes
| Registration / Tail | Aircraft Type | Mode S Hex | Lessor / Owner | Status | Last Observed Airport | Estimated Age |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HZ-124 | Airbus A340-200 | 71010b | Royal Embassy Of Saudi Arabia | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.2 years |
| HZ-HMS2 | Airbus A340-200 | 710334 | Government Of Saudi Arabia | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 7.6 years |
| HZ-AK72 | Boeing 777-200LR | 710101 | Carrier Owned | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.8 years |
| HZ-AK73 | Boeing 777-200LR | 710102 | Saudi Arabian Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 5.2 years |
| HZ-HM1A | Boeing 747-300 | 710321 | Government Of Saudi Arabia | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 4.0 years |
| HZ-AI3 | Boeing 747-8I | 71001a | Saudi Arabian Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.4 years |
| HZ-AI4 | Boeing 747-8I | 71001b | Saudi Arabian Airlines | ACTIVE | Unassigned | 6.8 years |
Weekly Active vs Stored Airframes
| Week | Active | Idle | Stored |
|---|---|---|---|
| W34 | 185 | 2 | 2 |
| W35 | 187 | 1 | 1 |
| W36 | 188 | 1 | 0 |
| W37 | 189 | 0 | 0 |
Inferred Route Network
Observed airport pair connections during the 8-week rolling observation window.
| Origin Airport | Destination Airport | Observed Weekly Flights | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| OEAB | HECA | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OEAB | OEDF | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OEAB | OEJN | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OEAB | OEMA | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OEAB | OERK | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OEAB | OETF | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OEAB | OETB | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| HAAB | OEJN | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| HAAB | OERK | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OYAA | OEJN | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| LEMD | OEJN | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OEWJ | OEJN | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OEAH | OEJN | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OEAH | OERK | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OESK | OEJN | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OESK | OERK | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OEAO | OEMA | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OEAO | OERK | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| HEBA | OEJN | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| HEBA | OEMA | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| HEBA | OERK | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OPLA | OEJN | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
| OPLA | OERK | 14 flights/week | Active Daily |
Historical Incidents
No major fatal incidents recorded in the safety directory for Saudi Arabian Airlines.
Latest News Mentions
No recent news headlines tagged for this airline.
See Also
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